Time Management and Tenacity: How I Became the First Black Tenured Journalism Professor at Ole Miss

Looking back on my career, it is easy to see the milestones and awards and think they came from talent alone. But anyone who has worked alongside me knows that the real drivers have always been tenacity, discipline, and a commitment to managing my time wisely. Becoming the first Black tenured journalism professor at the […]
Jewelry, Journalism, and Justice: How Creative Hobbies Fuel Professional Passion

For as long as I can remember, I have loved creating. Long before I became a photojournalist, a professor, or an author, I was drawn to making things with my hands. Photography was my first love, but when I could not immediately find a job after earning my master’s degree, I returned to another creative […]